Guidelines for Preparing the Internship Report

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Guidelines for Preparing the Internship Report and Presentation

Note: The Internship Report must be typed (double-spaced) and a copy filed following the

completion of your internship experience. Please use 12 point font and use 1.5 inch

margins. The Final Report will be filed (i.e., PDF and spiral bound copy) in the Human

Kinetics Front Office.

A. Reflection maximum 20 pages):

1. Agency, Name of Agency Supervisor, And Date

2. Summary:

A brief description of your internship experience.

3. Impact:

What did you learn about yourself?

In what areas did you experience the most professional growth?

What insights have you gained into the field of Kinesiology? What insights have you gained relative to the need for research in the area of

Kinesiology?

Based on your internship experience, what skills would you like to develop in preparationfor your career?

How has the internship influenced your career goals? Please explain.

4. Evaluation:

Did the internship experience meet your personal expectations?

How would you assess your performance at the agency?

Would you recommend this site to future graduate interns?

B. Research Article maximum 30 pages):

Students are required to submit their 30 page, inclusive of Tables, Appendices, and Reference List)

research article (i.e., as part of the Internship Report) by the close of the term immediately following

the internship experience. The research article must conform with the "Instructions for Authors" as

noted in an academic journal(graduate advisor to provide. Sections of the article may include:

Background to the Study

brief overview of the research problem

need/justification for the study

definition of related termsReview of Related Literature

synthesis of the literature related to the research topic and the population underinvestigation

Methodology

research design

study population

instrumentation

data collection procedures

data analysis procedures


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Results and Discussion

presentation of the results of the study

discussion of the results including

Summary and Conclusions

summary of the research findings

the implications of the findings conclusions drawn from the results of the study

References

Appendices

Note: 1. Prior approval from the University is required for human subjects research projects.

C. Presentation one hour)

Students are required to present the Internship Report (inclusive of their research article) following

the internship experience. The presentation will take approximately one hour (inclusive of aquestion/answer section). Students must file their Report with their advisor ten days prior to the

proposed presentation date. Notice of presentation must be circulated seven days in advance of the

session. Students are encouraged to use audiovisual aid/handouts to facilitate their presentations.

1. Internship Report 20 minutes):

Brief overview of the Internship experience

learning objectives

assigned responsibilities

learning outcomes

evaluation of the experience.

2. Research Article 20 minutes)

Overview of the topic, brief justification of the need for the study, brief synthesis of therelated literature.

Methodology including brief review of study population, instrumentation, data collectionand analysis procedures

Presentation and discussion of the study results

Summary, conclusions and implications drawn from the study, recommendations forfuture research

3. Question Period 20 Minutes)


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Example of an Internship Report Title Page

An Investigation Into the Face Validity and

Reliability of an Ergonomic Checklist

by

Phil Genoway

An Internship Report

Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

through the Faculty of Human Kinetics

in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for

the Degree of Master of Human Kinetics at the

University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

2002

2002 Phil GenowayGraduate Internship Program

DEPARTMENTOFKINESIOLOGY


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Graduate Internship Program


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Evaluation of the Agency

Instructions: Please rate the strengths and weaknesses of the agency in terms of meeting your

needs as an intern. Use the following scale:

Excellent More than Adequate Less than Poor Not

adequate adequate applicable

5 4 3 2 1 NA

ITEM SCORE

1. Accepted you as a functional member of the agency staff. _____

2. Provided you with relevant experiences in administration,

supervision and leadership. _____

3. Provided you with professional growth experiences (e.g.

training programs, seminars, other developmental activities). _____

4. Provided assistance to you meet your personal and

professional, and research goals. _____

5. Possessed the resources essential to the preparation ofsport management or applied human performance professionals

(e.g., library, equipment, supplies, etc). _____

6. Provided you with the opportunity to dialogue with other professionals. _____

7. Provided you with sufficient feedback on your performance. _____

8. Allowed you the opportunity to test classroom theory

in applied situations. _____

9. Willing to listen to your suggestions or recommendations and discussed

rationale for acceptance or rejection). _____

Additional Comments(use other side of this sheet if necessary):


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Graduate Internship Program


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Evaluation of the Agency Supervisor

Instructions: Please rate the quality of supervision you received by your agency supervisor during

the internship. Use the following scale:

Excellent More than Adequate Less than Poor Not

adequate adequate applicable

5 4 3 2 1 NA

ITEM SCORE

1. Interested in your development. ______

2. Willingness to discuss the full range of activities at the agency. ______

3. Ability to respond to your problems and to help you work

toward solutions. ______

4. Quality of conferences with agency supervisor. ______

5. Adequacy of arrangements made to orient you to the agency. ______

6. Sensitivity to your needs in accomplishing your objectives. ______

7. Expression of encouragement and sincerity. ______

8. Understanding of philosophy and practices in the profession. ______

9. Flexibility in arranging your task in light of changing situations

within the agency and your increasing professional competencies. ______

10. Openness to change, innovation, and new techniques. ______

Additional Comments(use other side of this sheet if necessary):


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Critical Task Checklist

Determine preferred route for securing M.H.K. degree (thesis or internship)

If going the internship route, discuss 360 hour placement interests with your graduateadvisor.

Discuss placement possibilities with your graduate advisor (students can work withtheir advisor to secure their own placement).

Once placed, ensure that the Internship Agreement Form is completed and filed withyour advisor (copy to the Kinesiology Graduate Secretary).

Discuss a possible research topic with your advisor and employer early in theplacement.

Within the first 50 hours of the placement, complete the Internship Learning ObjectivesForm and file a copy with your advisor and the Kinesiology Graduate Secretary.

If required, complete a research ethics application.

Ensure that a Mid-Term Performance Appraisal is completed around the midwaythrough the placement (normally after 180 hours). The completed form must beforwarded to your advisors office.

Ensure that a Final Performance Appraisal is completed (normally after 360 hours).The completed form must be forwarded to your advisors office.

Prepare the Internship Report (Reflection and Research Article) in concert with theGuidelines noted on page 13. A copy of the Draft Report must be forwarded to your

advisor (10 days in advance of the proposed presentation date). Notice of thepresentation must be circulated by the Kinesiology Graduate Secretary seven days inadvance of the proposed presentation date.

Deliver the Internship Presentation (Reflection and Research Article) in concert withthe Guidelines noted on page 15.

File the completed Evaluation of the Agency Form with the Graduate Coordinator.

File the completed Evaluation of the Agency Supervisor Form with the GraduateCoordinator.

If you pass all of the graduate program requirements, apply to graduate.

Convocate with the MHK Degree!!!


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Graduate Internship Ethics Education, Procedures and Form:

Department of Kinesiology1. Education

All graduate students, including those doing internships, will need to complete the PRE

tutorial on the web (http://www.pre.ethics.gc.ca/english/tutorial/), and submit the certificate to

fulfill their degree requirements. It is also understood that each faculty advisor is responsible for

educating their students about research ethics.

2. Oversight and ProceduresEach internship student will have to have a one page form (see below) filled out for research

projects that involve only minimal risk. Any research project involving more than minimal risk (e.g. if

audio or video taping is occurring, if there is any deception, or if participants are not adults)will need

to be written up using the standard ethics application form and submitted to the University REB for

review.

Immediate oversight for the ethics form for each student will be the responsibility of the

students faculty advisor. Applications will need to be signed by the student, their faculty advisor and

a cooperating professional in the company where the student is doing their internship. It is

ultimately the faculty advisors responsibility to make sure the form is completed and signed and

that the research is minimal risk.

Once completed, a copy of the ethics form andthe PRE tutorial certificate for each student

will be submitted to the Chair of the Kinesiology Undergraduate Research Ethics Board for final

clearance and for filing. Each spring, a summary report and a copy of all forms and certificates will

be sent to the Chair of the University REB. Clearance from the Chair of the Kinesiology

Undergraduate REB is required before the proposed research is conducted. The student will not be

allowed to conduct the research, and hence, complete their degree requirements if the form and

certificate have not been completed. It is recommended that the ethics form and discussion

regarding any ethics issues related to the proposed research project be completed up front with the

cooperating professional when the other internship paperwork is being completed.

3. Form and Information to ParticipantsThe following basic information will need to be compiled on the one page internship ethics

form:

a. names and signatures of student, faculty advisor and cooperating professionalb. name and contact information of organizationc. title of researchd. basic description of researche. number and characteristics of participantsf. how recruitment will take placeg. assurance that participation was voluntaryh. nature of consenti. statements on confidentiality and anonymityj. statements on feedback, compensation and how data will be used

Participants will be given a business card (or similar document) provided by the University

REB with contact information for the REB in case they have any questions. The cards will not be

project specific.

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